Apr 3
Apr 5
2026

Easter Medieval Festival

Friday 3 April – Sunday 5 April, 2026

Good Friday 3rd April - Easter Sunday 5th April

It is 1189, and Richard The Lionheart is now King of England. To celebrate the King’s coronation the Earl of Arundel musters his Barons and holds a tournament.

Within a large tented encampment on the lower lawns of the Castle, the three-day event will have demonstrations of 12th century combat, archery and falconry, musicians, and have a go activities such as archery, and a craft tent.

Buy Castle & Gardens or Castle, Gardens & Bedrooms tickets for this event (Garden only tickets are not available) with activities included in the ticket price.

*Have a go Archery is for over 8’s and height restrictions may apply. All other have a go activities are for ages 3+

TICKETS

Castle and Gardens open

How to book a visit

  • Tickets can be bought on-line and on the day at our ticket office.
  • Please take care and check your visit date is correct before confirming.
  • You will receive a confirmation email with your reference number.
  • If you have COVID-19 symptoms prior to your arrival time, please do not visit.
  • Closed on Mondays, except bank holidays and in August.
  • See our FAQs (below) for further information and guidance.
  • Gardeners' World 2 for 1 no longer accepted, please see FAQs (below)
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